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Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify
Firewalls

Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify

Production line shutdowns and safety risks are pushing manufacturers to invest in OT defences built for ageing industrial systems.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last month
CleanStart launches Clean Libraries to secure AI code
Application Security

CleanStart launches Clean Libraries to secure AI code

Developers face earlier checks on risky open-source dependencies as AI coding tools speed up software assembly and raise supply chain concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
DigiCert launches Quantum Central for post-quantum readiness
Data Protection

DigiCert launches Quantum Central for post-quantum readiness

Security teams gain a free way to map hidden cryptography before quantum threats make current encryption less reliable.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
SBM Marketing Communications details Lumitas rebrand
Digital Transformation

SBM Marketing Communications details Lumitas rebrand

Clients will get a broader one-stop service as the 50-year-old business folds creative, PR and AI tools into its new Lumitas identity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Claroty adds five partners to microsegmentation alliance
Network Security

Claroty adds five partners to microsegmentation alliance

The expanded programme gives industrial operators tighter control over machine communications to contain breaches across critical environments.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Qualys study calls for unified attack surface management
Software-as-a-Service

Qualys study calls for unified attack surface management

Security teams want daily scanning and clearer risk rankings as cloud sprawl and third-party reliance widen attack surfaces, a survey found.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
Accenture buys majority stake in Dragos in USD $4.2bn deal
Digital Transformation

Accenture buys majority stake in Dragos in USD $4.2bn deal

Industrial operators are set to get broader protection against rising cyber risks as Accenture expands into operational technology security with three deals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Azul launches free JVM risk assessment amid AI threat
Digital Transformation

Azul launches free JVM risk assessment amid AI threat

The free check could help security teams uncover overlooked Java runtimes before AI-driven attackers exploit known flaws and outdated versions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Wallarm launches AI control platform on AWS Marketplace
Data Protection

Wallarm launches AI control platform on AWS Marketplace

Firms racing to deploy generative AI are exposing themselves to data incidents and compliance gaps, Wallarm says, as oversight lags.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Tanium & Censys join forces on exposure management
Network Security

Tanium & Censys join forces on exposure management

Security teams could gain a single view of internal and internet-facing risk, helping them prioritise fixes before exposed assets are exploited.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Netskope launches AI Command Centre for security teams
Data Protection

Netskope launches AI Command Centre for security teams

Only 6% of security teams can see all AI deployments, leaving most organisations exposed as use of shadow tools surges.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Asimily launches segmentation orchestration for devices
Firewalls

Asimily launches segmentation orchestration for devices

It aims to cut the manual work that leaves many connected-device networks exposed, by turning risk data into enforced policy automatically.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach
Manufacturing

Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach

Customers gain broader visibility over unmanaged devices as Dragos adds Phosphorus software to its OT security platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Claroty launches Claire AI agent for cyber-physical systems
Digital Transformation

Claroty launches Claire AI agent for cyber-physical systems

Infrastructure operators face rising cyber risk as Claroty rolls out Claire, an AI agent that maps assets and flags compliance gaps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
MySQL exposures & slow fixes plague firms, study finds
Digital Transformation

MySQL exposures & slow fixes plague firms, study finds

Nearly half of organisations are leaving risky ports and services open, with midmarket firms taking up to 56 days to fix exposures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

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Corelight adds passive asset visibility to Open NDR
IoT Security

Corelight adds passive asset visibility to Open NDR

Security teams can now spot unmanaged devices and services on live traffic as Corelight extends Open NDR with passive asset classification.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Rockwell expands SecureOT with new industrial cyber services
Cloud Security

Rockwell expands SecureOT with new industrial cyber services

Manufacturers can now get managed support and remote access tools to reduce OT cyber risk without slowing plant production.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026